Puzzle Break

When I need a writing break, lately, I've been doing puzzles. Not only are puzzles are great way to escape from everything, they keep the mind healthy. And, for me, they are extremely addictive. Once I start a puzzle, I can't stop, lol. But just like writing, when I get stuck, I take a break and when I return, I find more pieces.

Below are two puzzles I recently finished. The bird bath, flower garden was one of the hardest puzzles I have ever done, but it was also the most satisfactory. When purchasing it, I thought, how hard would a 'shaped' puzzle be? It was very difficult as most edges were rounded. But it turned out great!

Then I started a puzzle of a wolf with the moon phases and feathers. This puzzle was also hard, but I pressed on and was extremely happy with the end result.

Both puzzles now hang on my office wall. They look amazing...and the wolf puzzle glows in the dark!

What do you do to take a break or for a hobby?

Exercise For You

I've been waiting since March 2024 to receive an appointment date for a MRI to find out how bad my cervical neck issues are. After our family doctor retired a few years ago, we were assigned to her replacement, which was a nurse practitioner. She was the one who sent me for X-rays and a CT scan. With pain increasing in my left shoulder, I called two weeks ago to make an appointment to see her, only to be told she retired. What!? The administration office couldn't have called her patients to let them know!? Not only did this upset me, but then I found out it would take two months for me to see her replacement (another nurse practitioner). How messed up is that!? But since new doctors are non-existent or existing ones are not taking new patients, I don't have any choice but to wait two months.

With our health care a mess, taking care of our physical and mental health is vital, and we have to do it on our own. My aging body isn't happy, but I have to stay strong mentally to withstand the physical. 

I walk my dogs every day and I'm back on my treadmill. Fingers crossed I win the battle!

#healthgoals #exercise #walking #physicalandmentalhealth #winterroutine #wintergoals

One Write Word - Beginning

This weeks' one write word is BEGINNING. 

I don't make resolutions, but with the beginning of a new year, my focus will be on the following:

Health. As aging begins to battle my body, it's important to stay fit and healthy. I need to find ways to conquer the aches and pains, and maintain strong mental health.

Screenwriter. I want to write a few more screenplays this year and hopefully gain more interest in them.

Writer. Now that I retain my catalogue of books, I need to get more edited and republished. I also hope to finish my murder mystery book as well as start a family drama/women's fiction series.

Artist. I want to re-channel the artist in me and escape into the world of design. Not only will my artistic-self revitalize my creativity, it will also assist in my writing drive and health strengthening.

#onewriteword #beginning #healthgoals #screenwriter #writer #artist #writinggoals #writerlife #writerwednesday

My Mantra for 2025

A mantra is a word or sound that is believed to have a special spiritual power, or a phrase that expresses a strong belief. 

My mantra words for 2025 are love, change, health, and money.

With those words to inspire me, I think 2025 is going to be a good year!

#mantra #writerlife #writergoals #lifegoals #healthgoals #onewriteword